Analysis of the Fabric Selvedge Withdrawal Process by the Cloth Beam in a Weaving Loom

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10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_50How to use a DOI?

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weaving loom; fabric selvedge; take-up roller

Abstract

The efficiency of fabric take-up mechanisms in weaving looms affects the quality and stability of woven fabric. This study analyzes selvedge withdrawal by the cloth beam, focusing on interactions between the warp threads, fabric, and rigid loom components. Warp threads and fabric are elastic elements subject to tension, bending, and contact forces, while the take-up roller ensures continuous fabric displacement.

A system of differential equations describes the motion and contact interactions along the yarn path, from the warp beam to the roller, with boundary conditions ensuring continuity and force transmission. Solving equations across loom cycle phases reveals stress–strain states under steady and transient conditions. Four critical aspects are examined: (1) the effect of warp stop motion oscillations on thread tension and fabric withdrawal; (2) shed formation’s influence on selvedge displacement; (3) weft beating-up effects on warp stress and withdrawal dynamics; and (4) fabric behavior between the fell line and take-up roller. Warp yarns are modeled as elastic elements and the fabric as a cylindrical sheet with fixed edges, reducing the problem to one dimension. Roller contact is treated with elastic friction to predict equilibrium, stress, and slippage, which starts at the contact boundary and grows with tension differences, affected by roller radius, yarn density, extensibility, and feed factor. The model is validated with STB-180 loom tests.

This study provides a theoretical framework for understanding selvedge withdrawal, enabling precise evaluation of fabric displacement. The results offer practical insights for optimizing loom design, improving fabric quality, and preventing operational defects.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Laman Alirzayeva
AU  - Mazahir Farzaliyev
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/14
TI  - Analysis of the Fabric Selvedge Withdrawal Process by the Cloth Beam in a Weaving Loom
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 485
EP  - 491
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_50
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_50
ID  - Alirzayeva2026
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